Three semi-finals introduced

In changes to the upcoming selection, Supernova will see the removal of the Heat rounds of the competition, instead being replaced with 3 semi-final rounds.

Seven artists will compete in each semi-final, with 2 acts qualifying from each show. Therefore, 6 artists will compete in the final of Supernova in February 2018, the winner of which will fly to Portugal as the Latvian representative at Eurovision.

Jessica was born and raised in the United Kingdom. Eurovision has been a huge part of her life for a number of years, getting to see the contest live for the first time in 2015. Jessica joined the ESCToday team in November 2013.